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The correct spelling is jaw.
How to pronounce jaw
/d͡ʒɔː/
nounIPA: /d͡ʒɔː/
Say it like: Jaw
The correct spelling is jaw. One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. For example: "His jaw dropped in amazement."
Usage Examples
“His jaw dropped in amazement.”
“the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.”
“the jaw of a railway-car pedestal.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- 2.The part of the face below the mouth.
- 3.Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.
- 4.A notch or opening.
- 5.A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
verb
- 1.To assail or abuse by scolding.
- 2.To scold; to clamor.
- 3.To talk; to converse.
- 4.(of a ball) To stick in the jaws of a pocket.
adjective
- 1.(used in certain set phrases like jaw harp, jaw harpist and jaw's-trump)
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